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“Free rooftop access to panoramic views of Nara”

Nov 2018

Don't miss the views from the rooftop. We caught the lift up this modernist office block to the top floor, which gave wonderful views of Nara from all sides, with direction boards and a garden covered with grass, with bench seats to relax. if you are able, climb the stairs to get an even higher vantage point.

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“Worth a stop to see the view from the roof”

Oct 2018

I learned that there is a nice view from the roof of this building that anyone can access by chance and decided to check it out. You enter the lobby and take an elevator to the top floor and can walk out onto a nice roof garden that offers views in all four directions. If you have time and are near the building, going up to take a look is definitely worthwhile.

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Maitheng

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3,837 contributions

Beautiful view over the whole of Nara

Aug 2015 • Couples

One Japanese friend of mine told me to come here to see the whole of Nara, and although the weather was grey and rainy, in between the rain we were able to enjoy such a beautiful sight. If you come to Nara, don't forget to come up here. It is free and the rooftop is nice with benches to sit down and enjoy the scenery. It is not on many guide books and this is unfortunate or rather fortunate since it is not crowded!!!

Written 2 May 2016

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Starviagera

Florida2,082 contributions

It is free, on the way and takes only a few minutes-Great view

Jun 2015 • Couples

You can walk around the entire roof and get a great view of Nara. It is free and there is an elevator.

Written 6 June 2015

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Wendy T

New Egypt, NJ250 contributions

Go To The Roof And Get A 360 View Of The City

Apr 2014 • Business

This building is just on the outskirts of the park, in front of the Police Station. Just inside the front door are girls dressed in traditional costumes who don't mind posing for a photo.
On the roof is a free telescope as well as benches for relaxing.
There is no cost to enter the building.

Written 5 May 2014

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Bouffer9

Gold Coast, Australia222 contributions

Free rooftop access to panoramic views of Nara

Nov 2018 • Couples

Don't miss the views from the rooftop. We caught the lift up this modernist office block to the top floor, which gave wonderful views of Nara from all sides, with direction boards and a garden covered with grass, with bench seats to relax. if you are able, climb the stairs to get an even higher vantage point.

Written 25 November 2018

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betteskid

Boston, MA1,326 contributions

Worth a stop to see the view from the roof

Oct 2018 • Friends

I learned that there is a nice view from the roof of this building that anyone can access by chance and decided to check it out. You enter the lobby and take an elevator to the top floor and can walk out onto a nice roof garden that offers views in all four directions. If you have time and are near the building, going up to take a look is definitely worthwhile.

Written 24 October 2018

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leileireid

London, UK792 contributions

Nice viewing platform on the top.

Aug 2018 • Friends

In answer to previous questions you visit because of the top floor there is a nice spacious viewing platform on the top floor and it is also free of charge as well.

Written 5 September 2018

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Zerpersande

Kashiba, Japan42 contributions

Why would anyone visit a city office?

Sept 2016 • Family

Walked by it many times. Used its parking once. But it is beyond me how this should even be listed on here.

Written 10 August 2017

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YTCHENG

Hong Kong, China15,393 contributions

The local prefectoral office with nice views on the top

Apr 2017 • Friends

Prior to going up Nara Park and other tourist spots, you could stop over at this government office building and go up to the top to have birds' eyeviews on part of Nara. It was free to enter the site provided there was no particular functions to be held there.

Written 10 May 2017

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mxs0755

Los Angeles, CA81 contributions

Views, views, views

Jul 2016 • Friends

Get a lay of the land by stopping by this office. We happened to stumble upon it, and it was a great way to orient ourselves to the park and the attractions we were going to see. It's free, the landmarks are identified on clear signs, and there are some funny statues to take pictures with. It's on the way, so you might as well stop by for a few minutes.

Written 17 July 2016

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Ellen M

6 contributions

Nice view

Jun 2015 • Family

Its free & you can see the whole scenery of Nara from the top. Its the first stop before going to Todaiji Temple

Written 21 June 2015

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